Rising since 2016, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Aafiya since 2016
Babies named Aafiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Aafiya, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'good health' or 'well-being,' entered U.S. birth records in 2016, reflecting a growing preference for meaningful traditional names from diverse cultures. Its rank of 10,107 in 2025 indicates a rare but steady presence, with about 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. The peak year so far was 2022, and its trajectory has been consistently rising since its debut, suggesting increasing interest among American families, though it has not yet registered in any top state data.
Aafiya is a direct transcription of the Arabic word عافية ('āfiya), meaning 'well-being' or 'health.' It is a common given name in Muslim communities, chosen for its positive connotation of a healthy life. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2016, reflecting broader trends of names with meaningful roots entering American usage.
“Aafiya” around the world
Where Aafiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aafi, Fee, Fiya
Sibling names for Aafiya
Names that share Aafiya's style, for a brother or sister.
